Tips for the Ultimate Girls’ Skiing Holiday

Choose a Resort That Matches Your Group’s Vibe

Not every group of girlfriends is the same, so it follows that not every girls’ trip should be either! Away from the slopes, some groups might be all about that champagne-filled après-ski vibe, whereas others might prefer blissful spa days or long mountain brunches catching up on gossip.

Try to pick a destination that suits everyone’s pace and energy, whether that’s a bustling modern French resort where the party never ends, or a picture-postcard-perfect sleepy Alpine resort.

Balance Skiing and Social Time

The best girls’ getaways balance slope time with evening fun. Après-ski literally means ‘after skiing’ in French, and became a popular term thanks to the mid-century skiing boom of the 1950s and 60s. While it technically encompasses any social activity post-ski, these days it’s become synonymous with a skier’s happy hour that starts as soon as you come off the slopes for the day and can go on well into the early hours of the following morning.

Many skiing destinations have some sort of après-ski atmosphere, though you’ll find some more vibrant than others. Alpe d’Huez holidays provide the perfect balance of sunny skiing and lively social scenes, making it the ideal destination.

One of the best things about après-ski is the come-as-you-are vibe, meaning you don’t need to worry about packing party outfits alongside all your ski gear!

Add in Time for Wellness and Relaxation

Skiing holidays are fast-paced and energetic, which is great news if you and your best friends love to be on the go, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also dedicate some time to relaxation.

In fact, some much-needed R&R between ski sessions can help reduce your risk of injury, soothe any aching muscles, and leave you feeling refreshed and recharged for hitting the slopes the following day. Fortunately, many ski resorts now offer spa treatments like facials and massages alongside wellness activities such as plunge pools, saunas, and alpine yoga classes.

Go Beyond the Slopes

Whilst skiing is obviously the main focus of your girls’ ski holiday, there’s plenty beyond the slopes that you and your girlfriends can explore together.

Be sure to set aside time for other activities like snowshoeing, hiking, and dogsledding. Or you could take a sleigh ride into town and indulge in some classic retail therapy, where you can pick up souvenirs of your special trip.

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